I'm a launch day virgin too. I was meant to go to the iPad 3 launch and was all set, with a queue buddy and I seem to remember agreeing to be the person who keeps people updated with queues etc, and had to download some app to go with it.

Had to pull out though sadly. Not this time!!

I was intending on setting off from Bradford at about 6am but from the sounds of things I'm going to have to set off earlier.

Black.Slate 32GB sim free for me.

Anyone want to buddy up so we can take toilet breaks, and fetch coffee for one another?

Spoke to a big bloke on customer services, he said the following points,

Car parks will shut with the trafford centre at 12, car parks with barriers will be closed. No member of the public will be allowed to wait on trafford centre property until 5am, anyone on the property will be asked to leave .

Car parks will be open at 5am, doors will probably open then as well, depending on staffing as they have to have a certain amount of staff per person.

Thats all I got out of him unfortunately, hope this helps someone. and looking forward to the experience as long as I get a phone lol.

This is contrary to past advice posted to this forum and the TC twitter feed. Gates open @ 4, doors at 5. Take the official tweet as record.

Was thinking this tbh when I was speaking to him, when I asked about car park opening at four, he insisted 5am, but i'm getting there for 4 anyways. can always park in the overflow behind selfridges or even asda. Think the asda is open 24 hours anyways so anyone waiting about could have a coffee in there and keep warm.

I've been driving TC crazy with my constant phone calls for updates on opening times etc. The store is opening at 5am (ALL entrances) and Apple store opening at 8am, which you probably all know. I'm getting there for 4am so ill see you all there !! Apple for life !!